Originally Posted by
Alan Trout
I do not agree. I have used hands free devices for over 10 years and would not use a phone any other way in a vehicle. If I could not use my phone while driving it would destroy my business. I drive 3 to 5 hours a day and I have to answer my calls or I do not get jobs. If I do not answer they go to the next guy and so on.
I do think if you are driving it needs to be with a hands free device and no texting. But that is common sense.
If they ban cell phone use they need to ban eating, applying makeup, holding your dog, listening to the radio, CD, MP3, Talking to any others in the car. No kids in the car because they are distraction, No CB, No drinking of any liquids, no smoking, etc. It can be get pretty ridiculous.
The government cannot prevent stupidity. But they will try. What a shame.
Alan
I think Alan is correct oneverything he said, if you know what common sense is and know how to use it, what to do and what not to do while driving and in every other aspect of life. Like a buddy of mine always says: " You can fix ugly, with enough money and time, but you can't fix stupid!" Even the ugly part is a tough fix sometimes, but if there is character and pride in your heart everyone can be a "10".
We already have the 10's 0f thousands of laws, regulations, and rules that are on the books, many of them are outdated and have no bearing on where we are today, but if you go to many cities, states and the federal government you will find the some the most unbelievable laws. Just like the tax code, when will it stop???????? only when we realize that we are better at taking care of ourselves than any government entity will ever do. So make the fine for inattentive driving stiff enough to deter the next knucklehead from doing it, say like if you cause an accident because you were talking on a handset, eating a burger, watching a movie(have seen it many times) make up, reading a book(also a scary thing I have witnessed!), and others you pay a $5000.00 fine and loss of driving privilages for a year other than for work, may get the point across. Maybe the national debt could be worked off that way!
So to end this, if we all respect ourselves and do what we would want others to do in their lives that effect us and themselves we all will get and give the same respect needed to maintain a sane nation and world.
Common sense is key, it is just that simple,
Jeff
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